Editing a Zoom recording in just 4 easy steps

Mar 2, 2023

Editing and trimming Zoom videos is a must for fishing for gold-rich nuggets in video recordings.

But while you already know this, you're probably putting off doing it because you're assuming you'll need to master a myriad of different apps for editing Zoom recordings.

Except, it's not all this complicated.

It is possible to trim the length of a Zoom recording in as simple as four steps.

So let's walk you through how to edit a Zoom video recording in this blog. We'll also cover how to caption your videos for greater accessibility.

Be patient, or watch this instructional video to understand how to do it:

What is the reason to edit a Zoom recording?

Savvy marketers know that an edited video is always superior to the original file.

Sure, the master copy is valuable. Who would sit through two hours of a video just to get the chance to learn a couple of instructions that are shared? Not to mention, you can't get maximum value from the content of your video without making edits to it.

Trimming a webinar, for instance, will give you short clips which share helpful tips with your social media followers. Or, if you're sharing a recording of your recent webinar, you'll want to get rid of the let's-wait-for-people-to-join beginning.

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Most effective software to trim Zoom videos

Now that we've made the case to edit the quality of your Zoom footage, lets get talking about the program that can assist you in achieving it.

The right Zoom Video editing software has to be:

  • Easy to use - after all, who's going to have the time to master new software?
  • It makes it easy to save video clips edited
  • Help you edit both on both mobile and desktop

Once in, trim your clip by taking these steps: upload video and select the portion of the video you would like to save and save. That's it. But here's the fun part: not just is saving edited video clips an easy task, but sharing them is easy as simply grabbing a link or hitting publish on social networks. We'll walk you through the nitty-gritty details of cutting an audio recording to a higher quality.

How do you edit an Zoom recording on your personal computer

You'll need to have your Zoom video recording account and an account to edit videos today.

Have your hands on both? Awesome. Take these easy steps today:

1. Upload the Zoom recording. The process is as easy as dragging the recording and dropping it on the upload page.2. Select the scissor symbol on the bottom right of the video that you have uploaded. This will take you to the trim page.

2. The scissor icon is located at the bottom of the uploaded video. It will bring you to the trimming page.

3. Drag and drag - to shorten or expand using the handles on the timeline frame to trim the desired portion of your video (as shown in the GIF below)

Pro Tip When you begin cutting, take note of the record's timing stamps you'd like to save. Make sure that the time stamps at the bottom of the trimming page match the recording. This will help you save lots of time as well as trim the desired length precisely as well.

4. Press Save and you're done.

Now, for sharing your video, here are two options available to the following:

  • Make sure to share it with an unlisted link
  • Directly publish to your social channels
  • Get the embed code for your website to display it on your site

 Be aware that if you're using for free, the trimmed video is going to replace the original one. If you're a paid member (Plus plan member or above) The video that has been trimmed will be saved as a brand new version of the original video.

How do you edit and reduce a Zoom recording on either an iPhone or Android

Do you want to make edits on Zoom videos on the go? No matter if you're an iPhone user or Android fan we've got you covered.

Follow this link:

1. Select and upload your video from your phone's gallery by clicking the + icon located on the right-hand side of your mobile app.

2. Choose Edit and then swipe left until you select the cut you wish to trim. After that, press the Clock icon.

3. Tap, hold and move the trimming bar until you have the desired clip you want to keep. When done, click Save. Voila!

If you want to share the cut clip now. The same options are available in the web app Use the link that is not listed to protect it or embed it on your website or share it on social media.

The process of saving and storing Zoom video recordings

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What's the best feature? All members of your team are able to gain access to the video center based upon the access rights they are granted. Meaning: you can easily turn teammates into administrators, viewers as well as contributors to the database.

How can you add captions the recordings you have saved Zoom recordings

Are you looking to make your cut Zoom recording accessible to folks who are hard of hearing? Write captions, or captions to explain what's going on within your video.Now when you play videos, enabling captions can be as easy as hitting the CC icon to the right of the player and selecting the preferred language.

1. Go back to your Zoom record and transcribe the recording.

Be sure to include your speaker's ID (if you have any) and any audio cues. You can also install software to transcribe videos in a way that is automatic. If you do that make sure you read the captions and spot hilarious machine glitches.

2. Make an SRT file

Its SubRip Subtitle (.SRT) file is the standard file for subtitles. You'll need it to upload your captions.

3. Add the captions file to the video

Within your player, navigate to the additional settings for your video and select your advanced option located on the right side. Select the Distribution tab and then click the subtitles section.

Then, click the the +button and enter the information in relation to the captions' files and their languages.

Then, click Select Fileto download the .SRT file from your computer. After the file has been uploaded you can toggle it to activate captions.

Want to edit or remove captions? Click on the three dots on the file's title and select your preferred action (replace deleted, replace the file, download it, or modify) in the menu.

Fantastic news

If you're a Enterprise user, you won't have to manually add captions. The system we use will automatically translate the entirety of your videos once you upload them.

Cut your Zoom recordings now

That's all folks! I'm sure that you'd agree that the best way to edit your zoom recordings is quite simple.

From the moment on, concentrate on creating useful videos minus any unnecessary stuff. And, while you're at it, throw in some captions to make them more accessible. However, you must first register to ensure you have your gear at the ready. From there, it's all going to be a breeze.

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